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Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery
University of Utah School of Medicine
Professional interests include: wounds, breast surgery, breast reduction, and more.
900 N Liberty Street Suite 101
Boise, ID 83704

Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD is a plastic surgeon in Boise, ID specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

900 N Liberty Street Suite 101
Boise, ID 83704

Some issues Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Boise, ID were wound repair (e.g. stitches), breast procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

breast procedures 10
doctor visit 27
plastic surgery procedures 10
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD.

Gender
Male 8
Female 27
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 26
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer 23

Education & Training

Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System
SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.
Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-02-23 
I found Dr. Etherington as a recent CA transplant going thru breast cancer reconstruction surgery. I was having surgery in CA with my established providers and needed someone here that would take me as a patient, be willing to do follow up for another surgeon, remove my drains, fill my expander etc. 
Dr. Etherington and her staff were top notch! I was comfortable, they offer incredible bedside manner and were always available for me. 
Thank you team!!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Linsey Etherington, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $5,825 AlloDerm
$3,020 		NATRELLE
$1,608 		NATRELLE IMPLANTS
$841 		NATRELLE-INSPIRA
$176 		OZURDEX
$115 		Other
$66
LIFECELL CORPORATION $3,493 AlloDerm
$3,100 		STRATTICE LAP
$364 		Revolve
$15
$14
Mentor Worldwide LLC $1,293 ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander
$1,114 		MemoryShape Breast Implants
$89 		MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implant
$61 		Reconstruction
$18 		FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis
$12
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. $645 Advanced Energy Cutting Device
$645
Allergan, Inc. $196 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
$103 		NATRELLE
$93
Other $470 Phasix Mesh
$105 		NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
$88 		OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex)
$84 		Irrisept
$43 		AlloDerm
$35 		Other
$114
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $7,326
Food and Beverage $4,195
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $400

Biography

Dr. Linsey Etherington is a plastic surgery specialist in Boise, ID. On average, patients gave Dr. Etherington a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is especially interested in breast augmentation, wounds, and breast reconstruction. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Utah School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. She is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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